Ustream announces that its live internet content is expanding to three screens through new relationships with Verizon Wireless, Panasonic and Boxee. Ustream is putting the world at the center of all three screens by giving viewers a live, interactive experience while watching premium content such as live coverage of movie premieres and breaking news from around the world, whether its through a mobile device, on the PC or on a TV screen.
The Ustream mobile application for Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network will combine broadcasting and viewing into a single application and allows users to watch and RSVP to live events, share with social networks and take advantage of the speeds and low-latency of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE broadband network. The Panasonic VIERA – Connect Ustream application, a first in live online video, offers instant streaming access of live and recorded content on Panasonic's line of 2011 VIERA Connect-enabled HDTVs. Ustream on Boxee gives users access to the most popular live and recorded content in a simple easy to use interface tailored to the big screen.
Ustream and Verizon Wireless are working together to webcast the Verizon Wireless news conference on Jan. 6, 2011 at 1 pm PST from the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show. The live Ustream broadcast will appear on Verizon Wireless' Facebook page: www.facebook.com/verizonwireless.
Ustream's newly-updated mobile application for high-quality broadcasting and viewing live video on-the-go will be available exclusively on 4G smartphones from Verizon Wireless in Mid 2011. The new application combines broadcasting and viewing into a single application and will give Ustream users the ability to access a number of new features, including:
- Share with your social networks when you broadcast and discover content.
- Watch live events and participate through chat.
- Discover the hottest Ustream content under "Featured," organized by Categories.
- Follow your favorite shows by joining Crowds and tracking events you're attending.
In addition to these new features, Ustream has fine-tuned the application to take full advantage of the Verizon 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network. Anyone using a device supporting high-quality resolutions on Verizon's LTE network will be able to broadcast and view content up to 10 times faster than on Verizon Wireless' 3G networks and more clearly for a better live mobile experience.
Live and recorded Ustream programming will also be integrated into Panasonic's 2011 line of VIERA Connect – enabled HDTVs. The Ustream application for viewing will be available with a wide range of entertainment options to watch on the HDTV. The newly introduced TV application allows viewers to enjoy live and recorded content in the comfort of their own living room along with the ability to Discover the hottest Ustream content organized by categories and follow your favorite shows by joining crowds and tracking events you're attending.
Ustream is also launching an optimized viewing application available for Boxee, and is offering anyone looking for a 10-foot optimized experience to sit back and enjoy Ustream content by visiting Ustream.tv/lounge from their PC. The Ustream Lounge is optimized for Google TV and works in most modern browsers to provide a refined experience optimized for larger screens. Viewers can tune into LIVE Ustream broadcasts, RSVP to upcoming content and search the latest recorded and LIVE broadcasts. Ustream users can press play and enjoy a number of features including:
- Watch live and recorded events and interact through chat.
- Discover the hottest Ustream content organized by Categories and through search.
- Follow your favorite shows by joining Crowds and tracking events you're attending.
- Share with your social networks when you discover content.
The Ustream Application on Boxee will be available starting Jan. 9th and the Ustream Lounge will be available starting today 1/5 at
Ustream.tv/lounge